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Ford Taunus 12 M - a lot of car for the money

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Created on February 1, 1960

Text:

Heinz Kranz

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Ford Taunus 12 M (1960) - with wide mouth (radiator grille)

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Ford Taunus 12 M (1960) - the interior of the Taunus

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Ford Taunus 12 M (1960) - 1.2 liter displacement and 38 hp

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Ford Taunus 12 M (1959) - the American influence is clearly visible

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Ford Taunus 12 M (1959) - exhibited at the IAA 1959 in Frankfurt

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Ford Taunus 12 M (1959) - with beautifully crafted radiator grille

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Ford Taunus 12 M (1959) - Steering wheel and dashboard

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Ford Taunus 12 M (1959) - large glove compartment

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Ford Taunus 12 M (1959) - well-behaved 1.2 liter four-cylinder with 38 hp

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Ford Taunus 12 M (1959) - clearly labeled

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Ford Taunus 12 M (1952) - rounded and pleasing design

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Ford Taunus 12 M (1952) - with pontoon styling

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Ford Taunus 12 M Cabriolet (1952) - also neat as a convertible

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Ford Taunus (1955) - American-influenced body style

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Ford Taunus 12 M P2 (1956) - also known as the Baroque Taunus

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Ford Taunus 12 M P4 (1963) - at the beginning of the record drives - still clean and undamaged

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Ford Taunus 12 M P4 (1963) - on a record run - 24 were driven in

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Ford Taunus 12 M P4 (1963) - the rollover had optical consequences

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Ford Taunus 17 M P3 (1960) - "Line of reason"

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Ford Taunus 17 M P5 (1964) - simple lines, a line of reason

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Summary

The Ford Taunus 12 M of the 1960 model year, also known as the "Seitenstreifentaunus", was tested by the magazine 'hobby' in 1960 and described as the most dangerous competitor to the VW. The model upgrades were clearly appreciated. This report reproduces the re-edited original wording of the test report at the time and is illustrated with archive photos from the period and other photos of the various Taunus generations.

This article contains the following chapters

The VW's most dangerous competitor
With improved chassis
A well-behaved engine with reduced fuel consumption
With three or four gears
Customized gear ratios
Bodywork with fashionable variations
Spacious and bright interior
Light and compact
Safe to drive and brake
Available with two engines
With a long service life as a sales argument
Technically not up to VW standard?
Technical profile of the Ford Taunus 12 M

Estimated reading time: 8min

Preview (beginning of the article)

Nine years is a long time in the life of an automobile! I still remember my first drive in the 12 M in 1952. I had the impression of sitting in a glass box - reinforced by the fact that I had changed from the old humpbacked Taunus into the 12 M. In terms of bodywork, the 12 M was our most modern car at the time, so modern that it was fitted with a modern short-stroke engine a little later, resulting in a combination that caused a sensation for many years as the 15 M. In the meantime, the 17 M brought new values to which the 15 M fell victim. The 12 M remained in the program because Ford customers wanted it. However, the logical consequence of the 17 M would have been the 10 M, as the successful success of its English brother Ford Anglia proves, at least in theory, but in practice things look quite different. And since the voice of the people is the voice of God, I'll banish my theoretical thoughts and let the 12 M be the middle class's dream car.

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